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I thought cars worked just fine before we had all that computerized junk? What next? Will we probably have to use computers and hard drives in our can openers, perhaps to make sure we don't open any more cans than we are authorized to open . . .

Hello again. I have a sinking feeling that I will not find a solution for this but I thought I would pose the question to the forum, just in case. I have a generic external USB hard drive, works fine, but is there any way I can ghost my computer's hard drive to the external drive? I searched and...

Thanks Buck and Fushigi for your input as well. I don't produce an incredible amount of data, as I only save the raw photos in the safe. Basically, I've been doing what you suggested Fushigi. Back-up to the server regularly, and to DVD roughly each month. It's not so bad really, but I'm always...

I agree. Here is my current setup: 1 computer with all photos accessible and viewable, one server in basement synchronized with picture drive on computer 1 (so pictures can be accessed by all computers even if comp. 1 is off), DVD backup of pictures stored in safe for fire protection. What I'm...

Hello everyone. I was trying to find a way to back up all my digital photos, and I had the idea to use a hard drive rather than optical storage, as it would be more convenient, faster, and just easier to do. However, I was told on another forum (on no uncertain terms) that this is a brainless...

I predict the Patriots . . . :)

lol Sech. I think you and I would get along well. We should meet for a cup of coffee sometime. Well actually I don't like coffee. But I like your sense of humor. Howell, very good point I think. What is painfully obvious is that there will always be those who say we could/should have done it a...

Ummm..... anyone ever hear of Murphy's law? I abide by it faithfully. First make a fool of myself, THEN figure out my own problem.

I like this thread . . . thanks to whoever bumped it. :D P5-133XL: Hey P5 I wasn't here when this forum started but I also care enough not to abuse it. :) So how much has it grown since this topic was started? And how do I make a quote say, for example, "flagreen wrote:" over the top of the...

True, this retro stuff can get ya a bit dusty at times . . .

Thank you Merc, looks like a good starting place. I will give it a read.

roflol, I love it. You guys never cease to cause me unquenchable glee. I would explain why but that would take the fun out of it. Humm, dangerous line of thinking here . . . If they wanted to vote, then yes, they are ready to vote.

lol I see there is not point in arguing with someone who keeps moving the goal-posts instead of accepting defeat. Oh well.

I should add that I would like to simply use it as a regular monochrome monitor as it was once used, if possible.

Yes I believe that's the one. Mine is older (1993?) but I think it is basically identical.

Hey all, I have a Link Terminal (MC5 I think?) with parallel, Auxiliary, and Main labels on three ports on the back. I also have an IBM PC/XT which used to be connected to this computer. When I "inherited" this computer, I was (and still am) unable to make a working connection between the...

Heh. Somehow you guys crack me up. Never have I known such prejudice as there is among the Bush haters. Tsk tsk. Those who still "support" Saddam are either terrorists or just plain extremists. There are far more people in this country who support Bush than people over there who ever supported...

I'm surprised no one has brought this up yet. Election day in Iraq had a better turnout than ANY US election (72%)! I heard the mayor of Baghdad plans/wants to erect a statue of George W. Bush to honor him. Now I don't care what your political views, if you don't see all this as a good thing . ...

Nawww I don't wish death to anyone. Just stating a theory. Actually you might say I wish LIFE to everyone who lives for sports . . . as in get one. :P Just kidding. I'll love ya'll despite your faults.

If everyone who liked sports would die right now, I predict we would have a modest economic boom. :D

I spoke too soon. I thought the snow had stopped, but it continued for the entire day (lake effect). I'm not sure how much more we got, but there is probably 15 inches on the ground (rough guess). 3 or 5 of that was from a previous snow. It was -7F degrees last night. Like Jtr, I actually find...

Well Merc probably survived as we didn't get quite as much as they said we were supposed to, though the lake-effect may add to it. Unless he was sleeping outside, then there might be a problem. But I suppose I should let him speak for himself. :) Here we got maybe 5-8 inches? It was plenty...

Wow, looks very sleek and elegant. I might add plain, which is an attractive feature for me. I don't like flashy computer cases that stick out like a fat lip in an office. But I'm also another one who doesn't like doors. I like to see what's there. It annoys me to have to open ten thousand...

Did I stretch the topic out like that? Hmm... I too am wondering what on earth someone would use so much bandwidth for on the internet. Even if you use it for media downloads, there is no way you could actually "properly experience" all the possible downloaded media. Seems like there would be a...

Pradeep: It's 1mb both ways. Few of our neighbors even have electricity, so there really aren't that many other options for us. I'm actually satisfied with our current connection, which varies from 36 to 45kbps. But 1mbps would certainly boost loading time for certain pages, especially radar...

Hey hey hey there're two votes for WD now. Who is my fellow criminal?

We were going to go for 1mbps broadband at $49 a month, but now that looks like yesterday's news. Should I wait for something better?

7mbps? Faster than broadband? On DSL? How much?

If I can judge based on a single experience (which I shouldn't), I would vote for Hitachi (which I did). I only ever had one and it sounds like my cordless drill. Other than that it is fine. Just irritating. Oh and it does have several reallocated sectors. I've had more Maxtors and Seagates...

OKAY OKAY, I CONFESS!! So I felt sorry for WD. I ask forgiveness for being sympathetic. I'm ready for my punishment. . . . . I knew I would get a good chuckle out of it eventually too. :D

I know this isn't an antique drives board, but I'm hoping someone has had some experience with hard drives back in the "old days" of computing. I have a 40mb RLL drive that will not format (low level), it just gives me an error code 20. I tried everything I know how to. Is there any way to force...

Well if ever you don't want it P5, I'll take it, especially if it works. ;)

Oh Tannin, forgot to tell you that the Redhill page of old drives is very, very cool! I loved every wordof it.

Tannin, you probably shouldn't encourage me. Ha. I wouldn't know where to start with the old stuff, I like it all. I do have a testament to the amazing longevity of some MFM drives. I have a drive that is 20 years old which was originally a SCSI drive (Miniscribe 8425S) which I got from eBay. I...

Doh! Wrong list. Was supposed to be in the pub. Arg.

Sometimes I have to wonder how retired/defunct hard drive manufacturers would stack up today if their luck had been better years ago. I'm sure most of you remember when Miniscribe's drives were some of the best selling hard drives on the market. I wonder where they would be today if they hadn't...

I wonder if there is any way to "spy" on what websites are accessed from a certain internet account, rather than restricting what sites can be viewed on particular computers? I've heard of a program before that will send an e-mail to an address the user specifies, showing a history of websites...

You're so right Merc. The cure is worse than the disease. Basically, Norton is just a virus that keeps some of the other viruses away. I have an old Pentium III laptop (500mhz) that runs nearly as fast as my 2.0ghz machine, mainly because it has the minimum of software running in the background...

Wonderful news Buck. Thank the Lord she's alive! I heard the latest official death toll is over 80,000. :( It's truly awful.

I just bought a 20gb Deskstar drive, and immediately noticed that it was unusually noisy. It works just fine other than that. Is this typical of Deskstar drives (at least older ones), or is this thing ready to kick the bucket already?

Same to you and God bless you all.

In total there are 57 users online :: 1 Registered, 0 Hidden and 56 Guests Definitely odd.

Sech, couldn't that cause a problem for those who believe we (the "common" people) should have more, rather than less, voice in the selection of a president? I don't like the idea of the government ruling over us, or electing it's own president while we simply choose the electors. That erodes...

I guess I missed something? But congrats anyway Merc. Happy birthday or whatever. lol. I need to get to bed.

I've been interested in it for quite a while, though I haven't had a whole lot of time to pursue it.. Still over my head, but fascinating.

Ahh, thanks! That makes much more sense. Power-on hours now shows 29,735.

Dunce here again Handruin. I can't decipher the DTemp program. It says something like 252 hours on my hard drive (the number is either 252 or 253 for just about all the stats on the list), and I know that can't be right. :(

Handruin, is that utility free? That would be handy for me, if you have it.

I'll take your word for it. :o What you say makes sense, of course, just make sure your tires are screwed on right. lol. I'm sure you do check your bike out fairly well before taking off. Maybe my concern stems from a little accident I had with a moped on a dirt road at a pretty good speed...

Okay I like the sound of AVG (Free!), I hope it's as good as Norton. Merc, I thought about going with Linux just to spite Microsoft. They (Microsoft) are going to have to step it up a notch to keep their dominance.